First Class Details

First class - May 31^st, Saturday. 8.30am   

When

• Our plan is to do yoga twice a week for 5 weeks on Saturday and Sunday from 8.30am – 9:45am. 
•  Exercise time would be around 60 minutes. However we would like to hear from you. What do you think would be the best time? We will try to make it as convenient as possible. 

Location

Cafeteria, Mcnair Elementary School

Herndon 

What should you wear: 

• Wear Clothes that are both comfortable and made from breathable fabric (like cotton). 

What should you bring:

• Yoga Mat
• Towel (Optional)
• Water

Some general guidelines:

• Yoga is to be practiced on an empty stomach, allow 2 hours after a light meal,
  4 hours after a heavy meal.

• We can drink water during practice but in moderation. We can drink water to our hearts fill after the practice.

• Wear comfortable, modest clothes that allow you to move and breathe freely. Clothes should allow the instructor to see alignment. 

• No jewelry. Jewelry may get in the way of practice. Kids may even lose jewelry.

• Never overdo a stretch or strain for a pose. With practice and increased flexibility we will notice that it gets easier to practice asanas.

• Always go to the rest pose if you feel you are tired or want to take a break.

What we plan to do in our first class: 

• Discuss rules listed above.

• Introduce rest poses.

• Introduce Pranayam is an ancient practice concerned with breath control. Research has shown that practicing Pranayama can relieve symptoms of asthma. It is also beneficial in treating stress related disorders, such as anxiety and depression.

• Introduce Surya namaskar / Sun Salutation means a salute to the sun. It is a continuous series of 8 related Yoga postures, some done twice, in what totals 13 poses. It is designed to warm up your whole body and integrate the body, mind and breath. The Sun Salutation is a warm up or toning exercise and is considered the best of all Yoga exercises as it stretches, compresses, arches and reinforces all the major muscles of the body, as well as the digestive and respiratory organs. It also helps develop flexibility, strength, balance, concentration and focus. Sun Salutation is a great way to synchronize your breath and can be practiced twice a day.

• Every class will end with Shavasana followed by chanting 'Om' thrice.